The Women Who Inspire Us: Melania Trump
This March, our NeW Ambassadors celebrate Women’s History Month by telling us about the conservative women who inspire them from the past or present day. Our Ambassador Ariana Alonso told us why Melania Trump inspires her. A woman who is inspiring to me is Melania Trump. Young Gen-Z conservative women look up to her because […]
Be my Galentine?
While the origins of Valentine’s Day date back centuries ago, the basis of Galentine’s Day became a much more recent tradition. Nevertheless, this day has captured the hearts of just as many women. The holiday started with a single episode of “Parks and Recreation,” when the main character, Leslie Knope, celebrates the holiday with a […]
Anne Canfield Outlines Steps for Creating a Strong Financial Foundation During NeW Financial Wellness Week
As part of the first virtual Financial Wellness Program hosted by the Network of enlightened Women, students and young professionals nationwide heard from Anne Canfield, partner at the Majority Group, who led a session on Entrepreneurship, Small Business Finance, and the Importance of Free Markets. Canfield explained the importance of financial empowerment and how “building […]
Hadley Heath Manning on Economic Policy
NeW recently hosted a webinar with Hadley Heath Manning, Vice President of Policy at the Independent Women’s Forum and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Manning is currently Executive Vice President at The Steamboat Institute. She discussed key economic policies, the role of government, and how free markets empower women. Hadley explained economic principles using […]
Texas Capitol Weekend: Connecting, Celebrating, and Learning: The Texas Rally for Life and Capitol Tour
The Network of enlightened Women (NeW) is dedicated to empowering conservative women and providing them with a platform to have a voice on college campuses. This past weekend, all the Texas chapters gathered for an unforgettable experience: attending the Rally for Life and taking a tour of the Texas State Capitol. Rally for Life: A […]
Intern Spotlight: Natalie Price
Meet Natalie Price, our Spring Communications Intern! Natalie is a Junior at American University. Q: How did you hear about NeW? I learned about NeW through my University. My chapter president contacted me during my freshman year, and then I explored our Instagram page and fell in love with the messaging and opportunities for professional […]
Intern Spotlight: Isabelle Brumley
Meet Isabelle Brumley, our Spring Chapters Intern! Isabelle is a Sophomore at Texas Tech University. Q: How did you hear about NeW? I followed Jaycee Tyler, one of NeW’s Campus Program Coordinators, on Instagram because we go to the same church, and I saw her post about her involvement. I messaged her about how […]

12-time NCAA All-American swimmer Riley Gaines joined the Network of enlightened Women’s University of Cincinnati and Xavier University chapters to share her story. Gaines described her swimming career, including her performance at the 2022 NCAA Championships, where she tied to the one-hundredth of a second with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas in the 200-meter freestyle event. […]
How to Dress When Starting a New Job: Keep It Simple and Professional

When starting a new job, your dress can say a lot about you, even before you say a word. Being mindful of how you want to be perceived in your new workplace is essential. At our 2024 Leadership Retreat, we heard from stylist Alicia McCaslin, who shared tips on dressing for the workplace. Dressing too […]
Etiquette: Changing The Narrative of Gen Z Professionalism

Networking is a word that has become all too familiar with Generation Z when it comes to building profiles on LinkedIn and creating the perfect resume. There are other skills that young Americans seem to need to improve, though, such as professional etiquette and attire. Countless headlines from a simple Google search highlight how many […]